Author: Aki Morimoto
Publisher: Digital Manga Pub
ISBN: 9781569707333
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Biwa was a fledgling screenwriter working at an American TV drama production company. Now, he's been named to a drama production team! But, before the team's first meeting, Biwa, distracted, slams into a man he doesn't know, who glares at him. It's Japan's top actor, Yamato Toyohira, the star of the drama! Biwa is supposed to be his assistant, but Yamato's arrogance is driving him crazy!
Like a Love Comedy
Author: Aki Morimoto
Publisher: Digital Manga Pub
ISBN: 9781569707333
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Biwa was a fledgling screenwriter working at an American TV drama production company. Now, he's been named to a drama production team! But, before the team's first meeting, Biwa, distracted, slams into a man he doesn't know, who glares at him. It's Japan's top actor, Yamato Toyohira, the star of the drama! Biwa is supposed to be his assistant, but Yamato's arrogance is driving him crazy!
Publisher: Digital Manga Pub
ISBN: 9781569707333
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Biwa was a fledgling screenwriter working at an American TV drama production company. Now, he's been named to a drama production team! But, before the team's first meeting, Biwa, distracted, slams into a man he doesn't know, who glares at him. It's Japan's top actor, Yamato Toyohira, the star of the drama! Biwa is supposed to be his assistant, but Yamato's arrogance is driving him crazy!
Like a Love Story
Author: Abdi Nazemian
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062839381
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time "A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves.”—Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue It’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He’s terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he’s gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media’s images of men dying of AIDS. Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls for Reza and they start dating. Art is Judy’s best friend, their school’s only out and proud teen. He’ll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs. As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won’t break Judy’s heart—and destroy the most meaningful friendship he’s ever known. This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062839381
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time "A book for warriors, divas, artists, queens, individuals, activists, trend setters, and anyone searching for the courage to be themselves.”—Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue It’s 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He’s terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he’s gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media’s images of men dying of AIDS. Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance...until she falls for Reza and they start dating. Art is Judy’s best friend, their school’s only out and proud teen. He’ll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs. As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won’t break Judy’s heart—and destroy the most meaningful friendship he’s ever known. This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.
Build Your Own Romantic Comedy
Author: Lana Schwartz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 164604052X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
“A rollicking, meta, Choose Your Own Adventure novel for adults whose notions of romance are skewed and cracked from a lifelong diet of Meg Ryan movies.” —Vulture Get ready to relax with your favorite romantic comedy of all time—the one you create! Instead of turning on the latest cheesy rom-com for a simple, mood-boosting love story, put yourself in the director’s chair with Build Your Own Romantic Comedy. First, open the book and pick your heroine. Will she be a high-powered business lady with no time for love? Or a quirky bakery owner? Just make your choice and read how the magic unfolds. When it’s time to meet your man, do you prefer a hunky prince, a hunky executive, or a hunky nemesis? Each choice will take you down a totally different path that all somehow end up making a charmingly predictable romance. Choice by hilarious choice, you’ll pick from classic rom-com elements like: Sassy best friends Romantic date montages A makeover, obviously Dramatic but easily solved misunderstandings Make your way closer and closer to the big payoff—the picture-perfect, most romantic final kiss ever. And when you’ve savored that last bit of fun, romantic goodness, don’t be glum. Turn back to page one and start a new love story. With over 100 possible stories, the happily-ever-afters never have to stop.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 164604052X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
“A rollicking, meta, Choose Your Own Adventure novel for adults whose notions of romance are skewed and cracked from a lifelong diet of Meg Ryan movies.” —Vulture Get ready to relax with your favorite romantic comedy of all time—the one you create! Instead of turning on the latest cheesy rom-com for a simple, mood-boosting love story, put yourself in the director’s chair with Build Your Own Romantic Comedy. First, open the book and pick your heroine. Will she be a high-powered business lady with no time for love? Or a quirky bakery owner? Just make your choice and read how the magic unfolds. When it’s time to meet your man, do you prefer a hunky prince, a hunky executive, or a hunky nemesis? Each choice will take you down a totally different path that all somehow end up making a charmingly predictable romance. Choice by hilarious choice, you’ll pick from classic rom-com elements like: Sassy best friends Romantic date montages A makeover, obviously Dramatic but easily solved misunderstandings Make your way closer and closer to the big payoff—the picture-perfect, most romantic final kiss ever. And when you’ve savored that last bit of fun, romantic goodness, don’t be glum. Turn back to page one and start a new love story. With over 100 possible stories, the happily-ever-afters never have to stop.
Neighbors Like That
Author: Carina Taylor
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781692529697
Category : Electricians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
KYLIEHe started our war-I intend to finish it.Buying a house in the suburbs was supposed to be low stress: my own little haven to decorate and landscape exactly how I want. Instead, I find myself locking my garbage can to keep pests out-pests that are six-foot-one, green-eyed, and far too good looking. My trespassing neighbor is rude and entitled. It isn't long before war is declared and I find myself stooping to immature pranks. When trouble lands at my door, my unlikely neighbor starts knocking on my heart. Was I ready to answer?HAGENI will win no matter what it takes.I moved to this neighborhood for a fresh start. The one thing I'm not looking for is a relationship, so when I mistakenly assume my neighbor is hitting on me, I lash out at her. I didn't mean to start the war, but now she taunts me from across the street. Our harmless pranks have become the highlight of my day. I should stay away-but I can't. I want to spend more time with her. When a stalker begins sending Kylie a series of notes, I'm only too willing to help protect her. Maybe I'm looking for a relationship after all.*Standalone with a HEA.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781692529697
Category : Electricians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
KYLIEHe started our war-I intend to finish it.Buying a house in the suburbs was supposed to be low stress: my own little haven to decorate and landscape exactly how I want. Instead, I find myself locking my garbage can to keep pests out-pests that are six-foot-one, green-eyed, and far too good looking. My trespassing neighbor is rude and entitled. It isn't long before war is declared and I find myself stooping to immature pranks. When trouble lands at my door, my unlikely neighbor starts knocking on my heart. Was I ready to answer?HAGENI will win no matter what it takes.I moved to this neighborhood for a fresh start. The one thing I'm not looking for is a relationship, so when I mistakenly assume my neighbor is hitting on me, I lash out at her. I didn't mean to start the war, but now she taunts me from across the street. Our harmless pranks have become the highlight of my day. I should stay away-but I can't. I want to spend more time with her. When a stalker begins sending Kylie a series of notes, I'm only too willing to help protect her. Maybe I'm looking for a relationship after all.*Standalone with a HEA.
Love Me Like You Mean It
Author: Laura Burton
Publisher: Laura Burton
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Normal people eat ice-cream when they've had a bad day. Emma goes wedding dress shopping. Emma gets caught trying on wedding dresses in a bridal boutique by an old frenemy. Too ashamed to admit she's not actually getting married, she comes up with the lie of all lies, that spirals out of control–– with hilarious consequences. A fake fiancé, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with all of the feels. Light, fun, sweet romantic comedy. HEA.
Publisher: Laura Burton
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Normal people eat ice-cream when they've had a bad day. Emma goes wedding dress shopping. Emma gets caught trying on wedding dresses in a bridal boutique by an old frenemy. Too ashamed to admit she's not actually getting married, she comes up with the lie of all lies, that spirals out of control–– with hilarious consequences. A fake fiancé, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with all of the feels. Light, fun, sweet romantic comedy. HEA.
Writing the Romantic Comedy
Author: Billy Mernit
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060935030
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From the slapstick shenanigans of Hepburn and Grant in Bringing Up Baby to the sexy repartee of Shakespeare in Love, romantic comedies have delighted filmgoers -- and challenged screenwriters -- since Hollywood's Golden Age. Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning script will take you step by step from "cute meet" all the way to "joyous defeat." You'll learn the screenwriting secrets behind some of the funniest scenes ever written; how to create characters and dialogue that set the sparks flying; why some bedroom scenes sizzle and others fall flat; and much more. Writing the Romantic Comedy features case studies drawn from beloved romantic comedies such as When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, Tootsie, and The Lady Eve, as well as field-tested writing exercises guaranteed to short-circuit potential mistakes and ensure inspiration.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060935030
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From the slapstick shenanigans of Hepburn and Grant in Bringing Up Baby to the sexy repartee of Shakespeare in Love, romantic comedies have delighted filmgoers -- and challenged screenwriters -- since Hollywood's Golden Age. Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning script will take you step by step from "cute meet" all the way to "joyous defeat." You'll learn the screenwriting secrets behind some of the funniest scenes ever written; how to create characters and dialogue that set the sparks flying; why some bedroom scenes sizzle and others fall flat; and much more. Writing the Romantic Comedy features case studies drawn from beloved romantic comedies such as When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, Tootsie, and The Lady Eve, as well as field-tested writing exercises guaranteed to short-circuit potential mistakes and ensure inspiration.
Tuesdays Like That
Author: Carina Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inheritance and succession
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tuesday My grandma's dying wish is to see me married. That's kind of hard when my idea of commitment is finishing a TV series. So I organize a fake wedding to Jordan Boone. I'll be the wish grantor and keep my freedom. Do I know my fake husband? Barely. We played together as children since our grandmothers were best friends, so I'm grateful he's willing to go along with my wild idea. Except someone (ahem, Mimi Boone) interferes, and apparently we've been married for real. My very real hunk of a husband has grown up to be a fiiiine man. That still isn't enough for me to want to be trapped in a marriage. Undoing it should be easy. It will be easy. Just as soon as I get this inheritance mess straightened out? Jordan My fake wife is vivacious, beautiful, and wants to get away from me as fast as possible. I can't blame her when the feeling is mutual. I don't like being manipulated. A quickie divorce would be the obvious answer, but then Tuesday finds out she can't inherit her grandparents' farm without me. What kind of guy would I be if I walked away? And when Tuesday moves in with me while I renovate my cousin's house?playing house together isn't near as bad as I imagined. What happens if I'm never ready to let her go? Note: This is a closed door romance with steamy kisses, mild language, and talks about grief.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Inheritance and succession
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tuesday My grandma's dying wish is to see me married. That's kind of hard when my idea of commitment is finishing a TV series. So I organize a fake wedding to Jordan Boone. I'll be the wish grantor and keep my freedom. Do I know my fake husband? Barely. We played together as children since our grandmothers were best friends, so I'm grateful he's willing to go along with my wild idea. Except someone (ahem, Mimi Boone) interferes, and apparently we've been married for real. My very real hunk of a husband has grown up to be a fiiiine man. That still isn't enough for me to want to be trapped in a marriage. Undoing it should be easy. It will be easy. Just as soon as I get this inheritance mess straightened out? Jordan My fake wife is vivacious, beautiful, and wants to get away from me as fast as possible. I can't blame her when the feeling is mutual. I don't like being manipulated. A quickie divorce would be the obvious answer, but then Tuesday finds out she can't inherit her grandparents' farm without me. What kind of guy would I be if I walked away? And when Tuesday moves in with me while I renovate my cousin's house?playing house together isn't near as bad as I imagined. What happens if I'm never ready to let her go? Note: This is a closed door romance with steamy kisses, mild language, and talks about grief.
Stuck with Me
Author: Cassandra Piat
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789994903894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Molly, a happy-go-lucky photographer, is thrilled when she wins an all-expenses paid vacation to Mauritius. Bursting with excitement, she packs her camera and a few colourful bikinis and can't wait to have some fun in the sun. But things don't go quite as planned for Molly from the moment the grumpy, albeit gorgeous, Adam sits down next to her on the flight to Mauritius. Who is the hilariously cantankerous man and why does he keep showing up wherever Molly goes, seeming intent on spoiling her fun? Stuck with each other, they bicker and banter their way around the island. To their surprise they discover that there's much more to one another than meets the eye, and the chemistry sizzling between them because difficult to ignore... But what is Adam hiding? And what will happen when Molly learns the truth? A funny and touching story about life, anxiety, happiness and love set on the beautiful island of Mauritius.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789994903894
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Molly, a happy-go-lucky photographer, is thrilled when she wins an all-expenses paid vacation to Mauritius. Bursting with excitement, she packs her camera and a few colourful bikinis and can't wait to have some fun in the sun. But things don't go quite as planned for Molly from the moment the grumpy, albeit gorgeous, Adam sits down next to her on the flight to Mauritius. Who is the hilariously cantankerous man and why does he keep showing up wherever Molly goes, seeming intent on spoiling her fun? Stuck with each other, they bicker and banter their way around the island. To their surprise they discover that there's much more to one another than meets the eye, and the chemistry sizzling between them because difficult to ignore... But what is Adam hiding? And what will happen when Molly learns the truth? A funny and touching story about life, anxiety, happiness and love set on the beautiful island of Mauritius.
Stupid Love Comedy
Author: ShuShuShu Sakurai
Publisher: Yen Press
ISBN: 9780316448512
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Suzu Sakura is a lazy author who can't keep a deadline, is twenty-four hours late to meetings, and falls asleep in the middle of crunch time-you name it! It seems like no one can keep her in line, but then she gets a new editor. Hasegawa's a super-mega HOTTIE, but his temper runs just as hot. Though he scolds her endlessly and they're quickly driving each other up the wall, will something bloom between this odd couple...?! An inside look at the manga industry, full of laughs and a little heartache!
Publisher: Yen Press
ISBN: 9780316448512
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Suzu Sakura is a lazy author who can't keep a deadline, is twenty-four hours late to meetings, and falls asleep in the middle of crunch time-you name it! It seems like no one can keep her in line, but then she gets a new editor. Hasegawa's a super-mega HOTTIE, but his temper runs just as hot. Though he scolds her endlessly and they're quickly driving each other up the wall, will something bloom between this odd couple...?! An inside look at the manga industry, full of laughs and a little heartache!
Like Cats and Dogs
Author: Kate McMurray
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728214556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The fur flies in this hilarious romantic comedy where the owner of a Brooklyn-based cat café and the local vet go ahead to head. The attraction is instant, but can you fight like cats and dogs and still be perfect for each other? Things are getting ruff in this Brooklyn neighborhood when new veterinarian Caleb Fitch moves in next door to the Whitman Street Cat Café and gets on the wrong side of café owner Lauren Harlow. Lauren has a few things to teach the new vet on the block, and rescuing kittens is only the start... Lauren can't ignore her attraction to Caleb, but he gets her even more riled up when he argues with her about how best to treat the cats in her care. Determined to smooth things over, Caleb comes to the rescue when a new litter of abandoned kittens is left on Lauren's doorstep, and they confront the fiery attraction that's been building between them from the start. But saving the baby kittens getting them ready for adoption is only the first challenge Lauren and Caleb have to face, and when a real estate developer comes sniffing around their block, they'll have to work together, or risk losing everything...
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728214556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The fur flies in this hilarious romantic comedy where the owner of a Brooklyn-based cat café and the local vet go ahead to head. The attraction is instant, but can you fight like cats and dogs and still be perfect for each other? Things are getting ruff in this Brooklyn neighborhood when new veterinarian Caleb Fitch moves in next door to the Whitman Street Cat Café and gets on the wrong side of café owner Lauren Harlow. Lauren has a few things to teach the new vet on the block, and rescuing kittens is only the start... Lauren can't ignore her attraction to Caleb, but he gets her even more riled up when he argues with her about how best to treat the cats in her care. Determined to smooth things over, Caleb comes to the rescue when a new litter of abandoned kittens is left on Lauren's doorstep, and they confront the fiery attraction that's been building between them from the start. But saving the baby kittens getting them ready for adoption is only the first challenge Lauren and Caleb have to face, and when a real estate developer comes sniffing around their block, they'll have to work together, or risk losing everything...